Title

Publisher

Date Created

Alternative Title or Name

Creator2

Aluzzo, Adrienne (photographer)

Work Type

visual works

Date

c. 1000

Work Location

Mexico (nation)

Chichén Itzá (deserted settlement)

Style/Period

Late Classic

Subject

reliefs (sculptures)

Jaguar

Description

Detail view of relief of jaguar from the Temple of the Big Tables at Chichen Itza, Mexico, with remnants of the original colors. Text from placard: "Jaguars in procession, among trees and possibly spears, which garnished the top of the temple on all four sides. The serpent friezes were placed atop the temple as the buildings final decorative touch."

Title

Publisher

Date Created

Alternative Title or Name

Creator2

Work Type

Date

c. 1000

Work Location

Mexico (nation)

Chichén Itzá (deserted settlement)

Style/Period

Late Classic

Subject

stepped pyramids

temples (buildings)

stairs

columns (architectural elements)

Description

Detail view of steps leading up to the Temple of the Big Tables at Chichen Itza, with two columns at the top. Text from placard: "This is a small pyramid formed by a four tiered plinth (base or foundation) with a building on top where there are some rectangular altars supported by small 'atlases', from whence comes the name of the structure. The access steps lie to the west, the principle side. There are representations of warriors on the door-jambs as well as on the temple pillars. On the upper part of the outside walls there are friezes with plumed serpents and jaguars. This construction covers an earlier one, rich in decoration with serpents on the vaulting and warriors on the pillars."

Title

Publisher

Date Created

Alternative Title or Name

Creator2

Aluzzo, Adrienne (photographer)

Work Type

visual works

Date

c. 1000

Work Location

Mexico (nation)

Chichén Itzá (deserted settlement)

Style/Period

Late Classic

Subject

reliefs (sculptures)

Jaguar

Description

Detail view of relief of jaguar from the Temple of the Big Tables at Chichen Itza, Mexico, with remnants of the original colors. Text from placard reads: "Jaguars in procession, among trees and possibly spears, which garnished the top of the temple on all four sides. The serpent friezes were placed atop the temple as the buildings final decorative touch."

Title

Publisher

Date Created

Alternative Title or Name

Creator2

Work Type

Single Built Works

Date

c. 1000

Work Location

Mexico (nation)

Chichén Itzá (deserted settlement)

Style/Period

Late Classic

Subject

temples (buildings)

stepped pyramids

Description

View of the Temple of the Big Tables at Chichen Itza, Mexico. Text from placard: "This is a small pyramid formed by a four tiered plinth (base or foundation) with a building on top where there are some rectangular altars supported by small 'atlases', from whence comes the name of the structure. The access steps lie to the west, the principle side. There are representations of warriors on the door-jambs as well as on the temple pillars. On the upper part of the outside walls there are friezes with plumed serpents and jaguars. This construction covers an earlier one, rich in decoration with serpents on the vaulting and warriors on the pillars."

Title

Publisher

Date Created

Alternative Title or Name

Creator2

Work Type

Single Built Works

Date

c. 1000

Work Location

Mexico (nation)

Chichén Itzá (deserted settlement)

Style/Period

Late Classic

Subject

temples (buildings)

stepped pyramids

Description

View of the Temple of the Big Tables at Chichen Itza, Mexico. Text from placard: "This is a small pyramid formed by a four tiered plinth (base or foundation) with a building on top where there are some rectangular altars supported by small 'atlases', from whence comes the name of the structure. The access steps lie to the west, the principle side. There are representations of warriors on the door-jambs as well as on the temple pillars. On the upper part of the outside walls there are friezes with plumed serpents and jaguars. This construction covers an earlier one, rich in decoration with serpents on the vaulting and warriors on the pillars."

Publisher

Date Created

Alternative Title or Name

Creator2

Work Type

Date

Work Location

Mexico (nation)
Chichén Itzá (deserted settlement)

Chichén Itzá (deserted settlement)

Style/Period

Late Classic

Subject

reliefs (sculptures)

platforms (general)

ceremonial structures

Description

View of reliefs along one side of the Platform of Eagles and Jaguars at Chichen Itza, Mexico with abstract figures on either side of a skull. “The platform of Eagles and Jaguars … This rectangular platform resembles that of Venus and other constructions built in the Maya – Toltec style. It has four small staircases, one on each side. The balustrades of these steps represent ascending plumed serpents which end with serpent figureheads in the upper part of the building. Prostrate figures are found on the panels and beneath them, eagles and jaguars clutching human hearts. These animals possibly represented warrior castes. The platform was probably used for religious or ceremonial purposes and dates to approximately sometime between 900 and 1200 A.D.”—Plaque at monument.

Title

Publisher

Date Created

Alternative Title or Name

Creator2

Work Type

Single Built Works

Date

c. 1000

Work Location

Mexico (nation)

Chichén Itzá (deserted settlement)

Style/Period

Late Classic

Subject

temples (buildings)

columns (architectural elements)

stairs

Chac Mool

Description

View up the stairs of the Temple of the Warriors at Chichen Itza, Mexico with columns in front and a sculpture of Chac Moon at the top. "The temple also has a staircase that leads to a sculpture of a large Chaac-Mool located in front of two carved pillars dedicated to Kukulcan, serpent heads with opened mouths and rattles pointing skyward. This famous sculpture features a human figure reclining and holding a bowl on his stomach as if giving an offering. His head is turned to the side in almost a right angle, looking slightly heavenward. American Egypt says the two carved pillars show how the Toltec people influenced the Mayans. Chaac-Mool sculptures and stone statues appear throughout Mexico, thought to be a representation of an ancient god of the same name,"--Act for Libraries website.

Title

Publisher

Date Created

Alternative Title or Name

Creator2

Work Type

visual works

Date

c. 1000

Work Location

Mexico (nation)

Chichén Itzá (deserted settlement)

Style/Period

Late Classic

Subject

reliefs (sculptures)

platforms (general)

Description

Detail view of relief of a skull with an eagle on either side at the Platform of Eagles and Jaguars in Chichen Itza, Mexico. “The platform of Eagles and Jaguars … This rectangular platform resembles that of Venus and other constructions built in the Maya – Toltec style. It has four small staircases, one on each side. The balustrades of these steps represent ascending plumed serpents which end with serpent figureheads in the upper part of the building. Prostrate figures are found on the panels and beneath them, eagles and jaguars clutching human hearts. These animals possibly represented warrior castes. The platform was probably used for religious or ceremonial purposes and dates to approximately sometime between 900 and 1200 A.D.”—Plaque at monument.

Title

Publisher

Date Created

Alternative Title or Name

Creator2

Work Type

visual works

Date

c. 1000

Work Location

Mexico (nation)

Chichén Itzá (deserted settlement)

Style/Period

Late Classic

Subject

reliefs (sculptures)

platforms (general)

ceremonial structures

Description

View of reliefs along the top of one side of the Platform of Eagles and Jaguars at Chichen Itza, Mexico with central skull figure and what may be fish in the upper panel. “The platform of Eagles and Jaguars … This rectangular platform resembles that of Venus and other constructions built in the Maya – Toltec style. It has four small staircases, one on each side. The balustrades of these steps represent ascending plumed serpents which end with serpent figureheads in the upper part of the building. Prostrate figures are found on the panels and beneath them, eagles and jaguars clutching human hearts. These animals possibly represented warrior castes. The platform was probably used for religious or ceremonial purposes and dates to approximately sometime between 900 and 1200 A.D.”—Plaque at monument.

Title

Publisher

Date Created

Alternative Title or Name

Creator2

Work Type

Single Built Works

Date

c. 1000

Work Location

Mexico (nation)

Chichén Itzá (deserted settlement)

Style/Period

Late Classic

Subject

platforms (general)

ceremonial structures

reliefs (sculptures)

Description

View of relief panels along one side of the Platform of Eagles and Jaguars in Chichen Itza, Mexico. “The platform of Eagles and Jaguars … This rectangular platform resembles that of Venus and other constructions built in the Maya – Toltec style. It has four small staircases, one on each side. The balustrades of these steps represent ascending plumed serpents which end with serpent figureheads in the upper part of the building. Prostrate figures are found on the panels and beneath them, eagles and jaguars clutching human hearts. These animals possibly represented warrior castes. The platform was probably used for religious or ceremonial purposes and dates to approximately sometime between 900 and 1200 A.D.”—Plaque at monument.